Assertive Community Treatment Team - North Peel, Mississauga, ON, CA

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2058

Salary Range: $60,019.88 To $74,046.33 Annually

About the Job:

The Addiction Worker has a passion for supporting program participants that are experiencing mental health and/or problematic substance abuse challenges and has the potential to or are at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Provide support to individualswith mental health and co-occurring substance use challenges on a multidisciplinary team
- Offer motivational interviews by using the stages of change and a harm reduction philosophy
- Conduct assessments for clients identified with substance use challenges and provide counselling to those with complex addictions
- Assist with activities of daily living, supportive services, conflict resolution, and crisis avoidance
- Consult with other team members to lead the development of educational programs and service plans related to substance use and concurrent disorders which may include liaising with other community addictions services
- Assist clients in developing and maintaining community supports, daily living and social skills necessary to maintain independence in the community
- Understand and be able to integrate a philosophy of client-centered care into daily responsibilities
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to quality care and service delivery based on SHIP’s Mission and Values
- Ensure appropriate records are kept and make sure that statistical information is maintained as per agency standards
- Adhere to agency Health & Safety Program,



the Client Safety Framework and EDI Framework in the promotion of client safety and quality service
- Perform additional duties as required or delegated by Management

Key Attributes:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Robust interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to communicate with a highly diverse range of individuals of varying levels of education, professions, and personal life experiences from a broad range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Able to work respectfully with different cultures and differing perspectives

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Health Services, Social Services, or equivalent
- 2+ years’ experience with Mental Health Crisis Management and/or Addiction Counselling
- Experience or training with Addictions assessment and treatment
- Trained on the GAIN-SS and other screening and assessment tools related to substance use and concurrent disorders
- Experience collaborating with partners and other community resources
- Knowledge and commitment to the values of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery
- Knowledge of mental health and addictions/justice support servicesAble to work respectfully with different cultures and differing perspectives
- Individual and group counselling skills




- Excellent assessment, risk management, and consultation skills
- A valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s license and a vehicle with adequate insurance coverage is required
- Valid certification in CPI, CPR, First Aid, and Assist is mandatory
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

Reporting Function:

The Addiction Worker will report directly to the Program Manager. They will work with both internal and external partners and will interact with all levels within the organization.

They will be a support system, resource, and an advocator for the team and organization.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

- Hours are generally Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, with a rotating evening/weekend shift of 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM approximately every 9 weeks, as well as participation in a rotating on-call schedule to provide support as needed outside regular working hours
- Average amount of physical effort is required
- Requires the ability of handling light and moderate weight objects including office equipment and other office supplies
- Staff may be required to administer naloxone in response to suspected opioid overdoses, and must complete appropriate training to recognize overdose symptoms, safely administer naloxone via nasal spray or injection, and follow emergency protocols including contacting emergency services. Staff receive training within the first eight weeks of employment
- Frequently sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods of time
- Vehicle travel to client homes and community sites
- Ability

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